Tasty Frozen Treats Around the Globe

Get them while they're cold! Nothing refreshes on a hot summer day like a sweet frozen treat, so we found the best ones in the world.

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For Those Who Are Passionate About Breakfast Food

For Those Who Are Passionate About Breakfast Food

What: Affogato Ice Cream Egg Waffle

Where: Eat With Me in Hong Kong

Why You Need to Try It: Hong Kong's traditional gai daan jai, or egg waffles, have recently received increased global attention, with a few trendy imitators popping up in New York City. At Eat With Me, the egg waffle itself is made from a pancake-like batter, and is crispy on the outside, but fluffy on the inside. The affogato is an egg waffle and vanilla ice cream, served with two shots of espresso on the side, which the diner can pour over the whole dessert. *Googles 'Flights to Hong Kong.'*

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For the Red Bean Fiend

For the Red Bean Fiend

What: Fruit Mountain Patbingsu

Where: Beans & Berries in Seoul, South Korea

Why You Need to Try It: Patbingsu is a Korean staple, and rightfully so. Traditionally the dessert was made simply with shaved ice and red bean paste, but patbingsu enthusiasts have pushed the boundaries of the frozen treat recipe to include fruit, condensed milk, fruit syrups, and much more. On a hot day in Seoul, this refreshing treat is a must-try!

For Those Who Are Passionate About Breakfast Food

What: Affogato Ice Cream Egg Waffle

Where: Eat With Me in Hong Kong

Why You Need to Try It: Hong Kong's traditional gai daan jai, or egg waffles, have recently received increased global attention, with a few trendy imitators popping up in New York City. At Eat With Me, the egg waffle itself is made from a pancake-like batter, and is crispy on the outside, but fluffy on the inside. The affogato is an egg waffle and vanilla ice cream, served with two shots of espresso on the side, which the diner can pour over the whole dessert. *Googles 'Flights to Hong Kong.'*

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For the Red Bean Fiend

What: Fruit Mountain Patbingsu

Where: Beans & Berries in Seoul, South Korea

Why You Need to Try It: Patbingsu is a Korean staple, and rightfully so. Traditionally the dessert was made simply with shaved ice and red bean paste, but patbingsu enthusiasts have pushed the boundaries of the frozen treat recipe to include fruit, condensed milk, fruit syrups, and much more. On a hot day in Seoul, this refreshing treat is a must-try!

For the Gelato Aficionado

What: Gelato like you've never experienced before

Where: Gelateria Come Il Latte in Rome, Italy

Why You Need to Try It: Gelato is imitated all over the world, but let's face it: no one does gelato like Italy. And in Italy, no one does gelato like Come Il Latte. Patrons especially love the chocolate-lined cone, smooth and luxurious pistachio flavor, garnish of melted chocolate, and the rich coffee cream that tops it all off.

For the Açai Enthusiast

What: Açai Bowl

Where: Suco 24 Horas in Salvador, Brazil

Why You Need to Try It: It seems like açai treats are available just about anywhere, but açai is not native to most areas where açai is sold. It is, however, native to Brazil, where açai bowls are the dessert of choice in the hot summer months. For the best bowl in Salvador, Brazil, head to Suco 24 Horas, where your perfectly blended açai will be topped with delicious granola and fruit.

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For When You Want Persian Food, but Also Want Ice Cream

What: Saffron Ice Cream Sandwich

Where: Mashti Malone's in Los Angeles, California

Why You Need to Try It: Have you ever tried Persian-style ice cream? Traditional eastern spices like saffron and cardamom pair beautifully with frozen dairy, as does staple Persian sweetener rosewater. Brothers Mashti and Medhi immigrated to Los Angeles from Iran and founded this ice cream shop. Each flavor offers something unique, and Mashti is constantly inventing new ones. The saffron ice cream sandwich offers a thick layer of saffron ice cream sandwiched between homemade wafers, rolled in pistachios. We're into that.

For a Taste of Provence

What: Rosemary Olive Oil Pine Nut Ice Cream

Where: Scaramouche in Cereste, France

Why You Need to Try It: Is there any bigger thrill than trying a new flavor of ice cream? Embodying the spirit and flavors of surrounding Provence, Scaramouche is full of exciting nontraditional ice creams, and the Rosemary Olive Oil Pine Nut flavor is a must-try.

For When the Usual Ice Cream Flavors Just Won't Cut It

What: Matcha and Black Sesame Swirled Soft-Serve

Where: Cafe Zaiya in New York, New York

Why You Need to Try It: So you think you know soft-serve? Forget chocolate and vanilla, and try Cafe Zaiya's swirl of green tea and black sesame soft-serve. The odd color combination of matcha green swirled with dark gray sesame makes for a very photogenic cone indeed. A delicious snack and a Snapchat-worthy photo sounds like a win-win to us!

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For When You Want Your Ice Cream on a Stick

What: Baby Cones

Where: Glacé in Sydney, Australia

Why You Need to Try It: These pastel pops are almost too pretty to eat...but you definitely should. All the frozen treats at Glacé are next-level beautiful, from their cakes to their petit fours. We can't get enough of their baby cones, which are dipped in chocolate and decorated to perfection.

For the Grilled Cheese Lover

What: Cheddar Ice Cream Sandwich

Where: Qui in Austin, Texas

Why You Need to Try It: Stay with me here: Cheese. Flavored. Ice Cream. It may seem counterintuitive, but consider: a sweet dairy treat with just a little bit of sharp savory bite? It's just crazy enough to be genius.

For When You're Sick of Average Sundaes

What: Halo-Halo

Where: Milky Way in Makati City, Manila, Philippines

Why You Need to Try It: Halo-Halos are another frozen treat from the Eastern Hemisphere that have been popping up in the West. Native to the Philippines, the Halo-Halo begins with shaved ice and evaporated milk, and becomes a colorful melange when ingredients like sweetened beans, coconut, plantains, rice, and purple yams are added.